Cohort Two

In September 2020, we welcomed Cohort Two of the CDT SEP students who are as follows from left to right:

David Giles, James White, Jamie Emberton, Ben Stainthorpe, Fanis Baikas, Bob Walmsley, Doug Jackson, Chris Fox, Joe McDonald, Mike Houghton and Samia Abuzant.

Student's Profiles

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David Giles

  • PhD Student sponsored by Dyson
  • Newcastle University
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  • Qualifications: Meng, MSc

Doug Jackson

  • PhD Student sponsored by Dyson
  • Newcastle University
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  • Qualifications: MEng (Hons) Marine Technology w/ Marine Engineering

Joseph McDonald

Ben Stainthorpe

  • PhD Student sponsored by Tridonic
  • Newcastle University
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  • Qualifications: MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Robert Walmsley

  • PhD Student sponsored by Yasa Motors
  • University of Nottingham
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  • Qualifications: First Class Honours BSc Aerospace Technology with Management, and Industrial Placement Year